Respiratory Disorders Associated with Hypoventilation and Retention of Carbon Dioxide

question 18

Multiple Choice

Respiratory disorders associated with hypoventilation and retention of carbon dioxide lead to which acid-base imbalance?

• A)Respiratory acidosis
• B)Respiratory alkalosis
• C)Metabolic acidosis
• D)Metabolic alkalosis

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